Rev J N Manokaran

One of my friends like butter chicken very much. He always orders this dish whenever he visits a restaurant. Due to lockdown in Corona times, he thought of creating his own at home. He searched Internet for the recipe and found the list of ingredients, he ordered them. However, he did not like all the […]

On old lady in a village was not accepted, rejected, boycotted, and even doors slammed against her. She was much worried and went to the next village. There she sat weeping. Suddenly, there was a handsome young man riding a horse. All villagers invited him to their homes, showed him hospitality and gave gifts. The

God is like a gardener who carefully plants, prunes, provides manure and water to bring forth fruit. Fruitfulness is a mark of Christian life. Yet, fruitfulness is the result of remaining or abiding in Him. “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that

One temple added a deity of ‘Corona Devi’ and dedicated it to protect people from Covid 19 in Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu. The idol was created using granite stone and there began a Maha Yagam for 48 days. (India Today, 19 May 2021) Yes, the unseen Corona virus has created an atmosphere of fear

Christian life is not a set of rules or principles or philosophies. It is dynamic intimate relationship with loving Lord Jesus Christ. Generally, Israelite thought they were the vine. Hence, in his conversation with disciples, Lord said, “I am the True Vine.” 1) Abide: He called his disciples to abide in Him. Remain in Lord

If Noah’s ark could save his family in the flood, they thought they can build a city and a tower. Ark could accommodate so many animals. The city tower could accommodate a huge population. The land of Shinar was another name of Babylon. (Genesis 10:10) As God used ‘confusion of languages’ to stop human race

There are some godly people who do not read newspapers or follow news channels. They consider it as a waste of time. Also, they are unconcerned about day-to-day happenings. Such people could not have meaningful conversation with others, especially those of other faiths. They also miss out to understand God’s work in human history. God

A Belgian farmer got annoyed with a stone that obstructed his straight path, removed the stone, thus altered border between France and Belgium. (BBC news: 4 May 2021) It was an accident. However, there are others who do for gaining more property. There is a Tamil proverb that states three desires/lusts are dangerous: for money,

There are many who boast that they would be followers of Lord Jesus if he speaks or reveals to them directly. Yes, God is gracious to manifest himself to certain people. Lord confronted Saul (later Paul) directly. Sadhu Sundar Singh had the privilege of Lord Jesus revealing Himself directly to him. However, Lord does not

Psychologists like to analyze the mindset of kings and rulers, especially those who are notorious. They derive many common characteristics, primarily – Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sociopathy, from their uneventful lives. Nebuchadnezzar was one of those, along with Herod, prince of Tyre and others. They consider themselves as god. 1) Narcissism: Nebuchadnezzar had a dream, which